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I have a 1940 Ford that is This is a 1940 Ford car V8 and
also need to know how to "hook
up" a battery charger.
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Reverse the polarity of the charger/jump vehicle's cables at the positive ground car. (Black on Positive-Red on Negative terminals. Do not let any metal touch between either vehicle! If the old Ford is a 6-volt system as most older positive ground cars were, you can still jump it with another 12v Pos. Gnd car except keep the connection times minimal (short duration such as only when cranking the Ford. The starter will go like hell and crank the old motor over pretty fast but won't hurt anything if you keep cranking time under 10 seconds at a time (because the starter will overheat and may burn the windings if not given a few minutes to cool down after each attempt.). I've had success with this method many times. The spark is hotter and the starter gives a serious spin to the old motor, making for even faster starting. If the Ford is 12-volt, just reverse the polarity at the Ford's battery and have at it. 6v wiring is real heavy duty stuff and can withstand a lotta current. If you're not a purist, you can convert the car's electrical system to a 12v pos. gnd system by using a DC generator for a 64 1/2 Mustang. many auto electric shops have them rebuilt fairly cheap and there's no physical difference between the 12 genny and the 6v one so nobody can tell the difference. Wiring is exactly the same. |
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how can i sell 1940 vintage I have a grill, headlight
rings, hood and both front
fenders to a 1940 Ford sedan.
They are original, and in fair
condition.
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I would also go to car shows and check out car clubs if you want to get full price. They are pretty rare and there is a club that caters to the 1939 / 1940 Fords which your parts will fit. |
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How much are wedgewood 1940 I have a wedgewood set with a
plater and teacups and lage
plates and small plates. They
are from about 1940. I was
wondering how much they are
worth.
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I went to their site. Here's a link: http://www.wedgwoodusa.com/ind ex.asp |
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How do I make a modern summer I'm going to a party tomorrow
where i have to dress up in
vintage 1940's. I have no
money to buy a costume.
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look on modcloth.com for inspiration |
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Where can I find tiles to I have just bought a house
that was built in the 1940's
which has all the original
fittings including the
original bathroom tiles. I am
having a shower fitted over
the bath and unfortunately
this means that some of the
tiles will have to be
destroyed. Is there any where
I can get replacements?
They're white and are about
half an inch thick with a
curbing (quarter circle) that
goes along the top edge of the
tiled area. I imagine that
I'll only need about a dozen
of them, but I can't think of
where I might find them.
Obviously older tiles would be
better as they'll match the
others around them but I'd be
interested in modern
alternatives. Thanks.
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You can try to look up any specialty tile stores in or near your area. Or, when you take the old tiles out, be very very careful about taking them down. You might be able to salvage the ones you need if you try to remove them without busting them up. I imagine the mortar they were set in isn't anything like the thinset we use today, so you could try prying them up with a putty knife or some similar tool. Good luck! |
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